On the Nature of the Occurence of Some Bird Species in the Stavropol Region

The Stavropol Region is located in the Cis-Caucasus area and includes semi-desert, steppe, forest-steppe and mountain natural habitats. The list of bird species of the region currently contains 340 species and is periodically updated. Based on the original long-term field observations and other sources, the author has revised and updated the list. The article substantiates changes in the status of residence of some bird species in the region, lists new breeding, migratory, wintering and vagrant birds. Species that have ceased breeding and disappeared from the region are also mentioned.